The SEC’s recent adoption of the controversial rule, Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed not to be Investment Advisers, does not appear to have a direct effect on the compliance practices of existing RIA firms; however, it does require significant action to be taken by brokers-dealers that are conducting what have usually been considered advisory services.
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SEC Starts CCO Outreach Program
May 28, 2005
Last week the SEC wrapped up its first set of Chief Compliance Officer regional meetings. The initial seminars were held by the Pacific Regional Office in several locations throughout California. This is the first step in what the SEC has described as its “CCO Outreach” program.
